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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1945-10-19, Page 1•li "BiglitY,SiLth Year. Whole, Number 4062 DUBLIN DISTRICT WOMEN FELR1TATE CARRIED COUPLE prominent Resident Frac- tures Arini, in, Fall on Walk At Home.. NEWS OF DUBLIN About one hundred ladies assemb- led at the home of Mr. and Mrs., R. • S. Aikens on Monday night to offer felicitations to Mr. and Mrs. Emer- son Durst, recent newly-weds. An ad- airess of congratulations was read by Mrs. Hebert Vivian and presentation was made by two little tots of a mis- cellaneous shower of kitchen uten- sils. The honored guests expressed their thanks to all present. Fifteen tables of court whist were played, the winners being Mrs. Fer- gus Stapleton and Mrs. Jos. Kostek. .A program was rendered, under the direction of Mrs. Glenn Pepper, an interesting feature being a duet, "The Wedding of Jack and Jill;' by Mrs, Wilfred Annis and Mrs. Geo. Moore. Other numbers included:, A solo by Miss Phyllis Roney; readings by Miss Hazel Roney, Mrs. Arthur For- ster and Mrs. Dalton Malcolm; a duet by Misses•Ina Aikens and Phyl- lis Roney, and the National Anthem. A bounteous lunch was served by a group of young ladies. George E. Holland had three bones broken in his arm when he fell on the cement walk at his home recent - Mr. and Mrs. Van 'Horne and daughter, Clinton, have moved into the residence of Gerald Holland. Miss Geraldine Ryan sprained her ankle, tearing some ligaments, when going down the stairs at Dublin con- tinuation school. a, Mrs. Joseph E. Feeney and Mrs. Thomas Morris are attending the Catholic Women's League Convention at Windsor this week. Personals: Miss Marion Meagher, London, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Meagher; Dr. and Mrs. William Coughlin, Rochester, Minn_, with Mr. and Mrs. James Krauskopf and other friends; Frank Evans, of Windsor, with his mother, Mrs. Kath- erine Evans; Miss Jean Burns and -friend, of Galt, with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Burns; ,Stephen Manley, '=Lon- don, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Manley; Miss Minnie Dorsey and Joseph Dorsey, Seaforth, with Mrs. Teresa Redmond; Miss Teresa Ryan, Stratford, with Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Murray; Miss Dorothy Don- nelly, Goderich, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Donnelly; Mr. and Mrs. Thomap Kay, Kippen, with Frank Smith; Misses Mary Marget and Teresa Ryan, London, with their parents, Mr: and Mrs. Patrick Ryan; Mr. and Mrs. William Durst, Wroxe- ter, with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur For- ster; Miss Rita McIvor, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ^with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William McIvor; Miss (Continued on Page 5) • Huron Holsteins Are Winners Huron County breeds won a share of the awards at the fourth annual Holstein Regional Champion- ship Show held Tuesday, Oct. 9th, at Stratford. Entries of. Ross Marshall, Kirkton, -won third prize in the progeny of -dam class, and 10th in 'the 3 -year-old iteifer class. Leonard Leeming & eon, Walton, showed the fourth place 2 -year-old bull; Baxte"r & Turton, of 'Goderich, the fifth place senior year- Iing'bull; W. Hume Glutton and Hur- tan County Hosie, th,e fifth prize jun- ior yearling bull, and W. Hume ,Clut- ' on & Sons, the eighth prize, open get of sire and ninth prize, junior get of sire. In the county herd com- petition, Huron was fifth. The win - atter was Oxford. RED CROSS NOTES ` Can you quilt? Can you knit? Can you do simple sewing? If you can, the Red Cross is calling you. Do not hesitate. Call at the workrooms Friday, October 19th, and secure what you wish to do.' Plenty of materials are out and ready to be parade. The work rooms will be closed Friday, Oct. 26th, as on the 25th and 26th the W. I. will be using them for demonstration work. Now that the Cttrtain of war has been lifted, we can, really see the devastation that has been wrought. The need of relief is urgent. Can lost spare a, few hours each week to help :supplyrelief for those whom Hitler has left honeie's's, slaked, sick .staihtik'te Seafo.rtI'sLoam Quote. is $55,000 More Than Amount SetznApril,1945 • :, • • . • • • Hydro • Slowly but surely the Hydro lighting in offices, stores and homes seems to be reverting to the red yard bulb days wf its early history in Seaforth. Stand- ard time calls for short days and long nights at this time of year, and when a 100 -watt bulb sheds about as much Tight as as a 40, it is pretty hard to put on an il- lumination. But when Hydro switches to the proposed 60 -cycle, fifty years or so from now, no doubt there will be a great im- provement. • • • . • • • • SUBSCRIBER , WRIT•ES ABOUT STREET SIGNS Suggests New Section On Goderich St. Be Called "The Irish Quarter" Through the medium of The Ex- positor T learn with pleasure that Seaforth is to have two new streets. I see also that these streets are to have names. This is real progress, That names associated with bellicose deeds have been chosen, is not sur- prising, in this age of atomic bombs; but, in my humble opinion, and con- sidering the galaxy of generaI's, ad- mirals, airmen, other names suggest themselves. In the first instance, why go back so far? Secondly, why resurrect the South African War? In the eyes of many, this was not what 'one could describe as a war, but rather as a campaign of adventure. The results did, admittedly, give us a staunch friend and wise counsellor, General Smuits, but what else did it do, of any lasting goodness? Canada's past association with France would suggest names like Bonapart and Wellington. These generals both made his torx""iri.Eur- ope. On \ the other hand, why go back at all to ancient history, to angle for names? With the Irish -and Scotch elements in and around Seaforth, what about Montgomery and good old Canadian General McNaughton? Both these men made history, and did it in such a way that the memory of their deeds will continue to be recalled all over the world for generations. European cities have actually renamed streets after them. LAnother suggestion: Why not call this` new section of Seaforth "The Irish Quarter," and take the names of two Irish Generals, Monty and Alexander, the new Governor-Gener- al, get him down'to Seaforth to open the new quarter. ft's a chance in my opinion that the city fathers should embrace. Go to town and make a day of it! Stranger things have hap- pened. THE ROAMER • Increase Truck Fleet Messrs. H. .R, Spence & Son, pro- duce merchants 'of Seaforth, have purchased a new two -ton dual wheel Chevrolet truck from ' the Seaforth Motors. • This makes the third truck this firm now uses in the country collec- tion of eggs and poultry. • Honorably Discharged Flt. Sgt. Glen R. Pinkney, son of Mrs. J. W. Pinkney, 265 Cobourg St:, Stratford, and formerly of Seaforth, recently honorably discharged frons the Royal Canadian Air Force,, has left for Belleville where he has ac- cepted a position as projectionist in a theatre. • Demonstration On Overt -Cooked Meals The Seaforth Women's Institute in collaboration with the institute of Kippen East, will Sponsor a lecture and demonstration on "Oven -Cooped Meals" In the basement of Carnegie Public Library y on, Thursday and Fri- day, October 25th and 26th from 1.30. to 4 p,m, The speaker and deni n- strater, Will be -Miss M. cloy. If you, Cant, cogle and hear all `nf it, seine and hear sane "of 1t; > r,'itig a pencil a[1td mote book. lrlvery'bi`'d'. WelCelYie: • $229,000 is Amount Set For Seaforth; Tuckersmith is $142,000,, and McKillop's Quota $142,000. CANVASS BEGINS NEXT MONDAY Seaforth's Victory Loan quota is $229,000,• loan headquarters announc- ed this week. The campaign opens on' Monday morning, Oetober 20th, and canvas- sing will continue until Saturday, November 10th. Tuckersmith, where the loan or- ganization is headed by Edwin .Ches- ney, has a quota of $142,000. Mc- Killop Township, under the chairman- ship of J. M. Eckert, is asked for the same amount. Other quotas in the county are as follows: - Ashfield. Twp. $ 148,000.00 West Wawanosh.Twp. 97,000.00 Colborne Twp'. 93,000.00 Town or Goderich 605,000.00 East Wawanosh Twp. ,-„ 97,000.00 Town of Wingham 265,000.00 Turnberry Twp, 108,000.00 Hotyick Twp. 314,000.00 Morris Twp. - 133,000.00 Grey Twp. 167,000.00 Village of Brussels 104,000.00, Village of Blyth 64,000.00 Tuckersmith Twp. 142,000.00 McKillop Twp. 142,000.00 Hallett Twp. 142,000.00 Town of Seaforth 229,000.00 Stanley Twp. 144,000.00 Goderich Twp. 120,000.00 Hensall and Hay East 142,000.00 Zurich and Hay West 128,000.00 Usborne Twp, .... 142,000.00 Stephen East 93,000.00 Stephen West 93,000.00 Town of- Clinton 249,000.00 Huron County Quota , .. $4,170,000.00 Loan Chairman's Appeal On October 22nd, Canada's ninth Victory Loan will be launched. Prob- ably this is the last loan to be raised by the existing War Finance Organ- ization,. Certainly there will not, be another Government loan for a year. Even though the war is over; even though expenditures have been great- ly reduced, there is still need for vast revenues. • In the nature of the case this ninth loan is for, a ,larger objective than any previous loan. Huron County's share is $4,170,000.00, an increase of 32 per cent over the last loan. We cannot face the prospect of raising such a large amount with any careless optimism. There is no rea- son for fearing that it cannot be done. But there are many reasons for knowing that this time our Vic- tory Loan organization will have to make a more vigorous impact than it has ever made before, and the peo-. pie of Huron will have to make a more substantial response than ever before. I do not hide my feeling of urg- ency and anxiety. Rather, I want to impart to every Victory Loan work- er and to every Huron citizen that sense of urgency and anxiety. I know that we have never failed before, but this time there are dif. ferent factors in the case and the only guarantee of success that we have is in the diligence and determ- ination of our lenders and in the loyal support of the people. It is not to be thought of that Huron County will fail in this last Victory Lean, but it will succeed only if there it a great rallying of interest all over the coun- try. With the war over and victory won, and our boys coming home, the stage is all set for a grand climax to Canada's titanic strength, and at a different level, with Great Britain and the United States already offering lower interest rates, the wise buyer will not miss this chance of a sound three per cent investment. Now all together for the last' and biggest heave. Chairman, Huron Co. Victory Loan Yours faithfully, W. A. BEECROFT, Chairman, Huron Go. Victory Loan. • C.W.L. Will Hold Annual At -Home The, regular monthly meeting of the Seaforth Catholic Women's League was held in the vestry of St. James' Church. Rev. Father Hus- sey opened the meeting with prayer. It was decided to hold the annual parish "At -Home" on Friday, October 26th, when prizes to the successful Entrance pupils and winners at the Seaforth Fall Fair will be awarded. Miss Alice Daly, diocesan secre- tary, and Mrs. John Flannery, who was appointed as delegate, will at- tend the annual C.W.L. convention held at Windsor this week. The treasurer, rs. J. Slattery, ry, r eporrted $111.82. A reading on "The Feast of Christ the King," prepared by- Mrs. J. M. McMillan, was given by Miss Alice Daly. The president, °1VIrS., 'Wll11artix •Hart; elosed the meeting With, pra�'er' fo' 'tiro ,bo}td 'in the knitted . *rots, ;6i WEATB FOR N PLOUGHiNt FOOD Huron Preebyf r R N Church, Holds SOritual Tei Conference in Seaforth Thirteen Out of Nineteen Entries Pio* With Tractors. FIRST IN FOUR YEARS Tractors far outnumbered horse- drawn jointer plows; as the North Huron Plowmen's Association renew- ed its annual plowing.n tch on Wed- nesday, after four ye&ia of wartime cancellation. Held on. the farm of Benson Sowerby, on the Blue Water Highway . south of Goderich, the match attracted 19 entrants, of wham 13 plowed 'with tractor -outfits. More than 1,000 people arrived as specta- tors, but the executitre of the as- sociation felt that both contestants and spectators would have been ev- en more numerous if so many farm- ers had not been taking advantage of belated bright weather to get their silos filled. John Johnston, of Goderich, earn- ed a double win that 'was based .on long experience as a plowman; not only did he win the open jointer class, but also took a special prize as the oldest competing, plowman on the grounds.' In theopen tractor class youthful Joe Gibson, of Sea - forth, surprised himself by taking first prize. After most of the crowd had left the grounds ' at the end of the day, Joe Gibson came hesitantly to the secretary's table to ask if he had by any chance placed among the first three; be was promptly handed the first -prize money which the offi- cials had been waiting to pay to him. James Hogg, of Seaforth, driving a big team owned by the Huron Coun- ty Home, took first place in the re- stricted jointer class; Frank Thomp- son, of R.R. 2, Goderich, was winner in the restricted tractor class, which was open only to Huron Cotmty resi- dents. A special class open only to veter- ans of the Second. Great War, was won by Alex Kerr, of Se,;it`orth, who was discharged from the army in June of this year after five years' service with the Elgin Regiment. During his army career Kerr had been with the unit whose job was to deliver immediate battle replace- ments to tank regiments, and his training was on the 32 -ton Sherman cruiser tank with which Canadian armored units were equipped. His experience in road convoy work with fighting tanks came into play Wed- nesday, when, unlike the other con- testants at the match, he drove his tractor outfit from Seaforth to the Sowerby farm in Goderich Township, taking four hours on the road for the journey. John Hanna, ' of Wingham, M,P.P. for North Huron, had trouble when he undertook to plow an official op- ening furrow, but came through it smiling. After the first two or three (Continued on Page 5) • HOLSTEIN BREEDERS TO HOLD MEETING Will Hold Annual Meeting in Clinton on Wednes- day, November 7th. At a directors' meeting in Clinton on Sept. 27th, the Huron County Hol- stein Breeders decided to hold their annual banquet 'in the Ontario Street United Church, Clinton. The date chosen was October 22nd, at 7 p.m. Dr. Reaman, head of the English De- partment at Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, has been secured as guest speaker. Dr. Reaman is writ- ing a history of the Holstein breed anehis address should be of special interest to the breeders. ^ A group of entertainers from London will pro- vide music and entertainment. The directors also decided to hold the annual meeting November 7th, at 8 p.m., in the Board Room of the De- partment of Agriculture, Clinton. A good speaker on "Soil Conservation" is being secured. JustArrived Large Shipment PLASTER BOARDALL SIZES N. CLUFF C l e r g ymen Representing Presbytery and L a y Speakers Had Part'. in Monday Evening's Pro- gram. AT NORTISIDE UNITED CHURCH A fine inspirational meeting repre- sentative of the clergy and congrega- tions of the Seaforth group of Huron Presbytery of the United Church, was held at Northside Church, Seaforth, on Monday evening of this week, in- itiating the church's post-war endeav- our in "The Crusade For Christ and the Kingdom." Rev. H. V. Workman, group .leader and minister of the church, presided over the meeting in which clergymen and lay speakers had a part. Rev. Reba Hern, Varna, led the service of song; Rev. R_ G. Hazle- wood, B.A., chairman of Huron Pres- bytery, conducted the devotional per- iod, and Rev. R. A. Brook, of Hen- sall, director of the Presbytery com- mittee, gave a most impressive and informative „address on the meaning and purpose of the church's concert- ed and continuous effort in the name of Christ. On .behalf of the lay workers, three speakers gave most helpful address- es: Mr. Sam Scott, Seaforth, the teacher's part; Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft, BeIgrave, the Young. People's part, and Mr. Colin Campbell, Bayfield, the Elder's part in the crusade. North- side ,.church choir rendered a suit- able anthem. Charges represented in the gr6up included Egmondville, Brucefield, Kip - pen, Varna, Clinton Wesley -Willis, Clinton Ontario Street, Londesboro, Walton, McKillop and Seaforth. • Successful Sale A very successful auction sale of dairy cattle, consisting of Holsteins and Guernseys, was held at Silver Creek Farm, the home of Mr. E. B. Goudie, adjoining, Seaforth, on No. 8 Highway East, on Thursday, Oct. 11. Buyers • were present from Strat- ford, Ingersoll, St. Marys, Goderich, Breslau, Hanover and other points. Cows and heifers averaged $135.00 each, and calves and yearlings at $60 • • • • • .• i)N News The first five days of this week have passed without a drop of. rain falling. That is real news, and news of the greatest import- ance to the people of this farming district. In addition, we have had sunshine and the weather is getting balmy. Farmers are' busy . trying to complete a Long delay- ed harvest, and perhaps they will succeed. Given a week or two of this kind of weather, country faces will wear a smile .again. • •• • • • • SOME SEAFORTH CHURCH HISTORY First Methodist Sermon Preached in Seaforth on _. November 13, 1859. The following paragraph is of his- toric interest, in view of the 68th an- niversary of the present church edi- fice, now well known as Northside United Church, Seaforth: - "Services were held at SparIing's Church,, about 114 miles north (of Seaforthand was connected with Clinton circuit. On Sabbath evening, November 13, 1859, Rev. George H. Cornish preached the first Methodist sermon in Seaforth, the service be- ing held in the upper room, in the new frame house of Mr. James Spar - ling, which was well filled with an. attentive congregation. In 1864 Sea - forth was separated from Clinton cir- cuit and made a separate charge." The present church was built •*ben Rev. George Buggin was pastor, and was opened in the year 1877, and in 1925 became the worshipping place of all persons who entered the Unit- ed Church of Canada, in the area served by the church. • each. A grade Guernsey heifer top -Ministerial ped the sale at $184). These prices were most gratifying, Association as only a small percentage of the cattle sold were registered, and they were mostly calves and yearlings. • Tuckersmith Family Honored In spite of the copious rains pre- -. enting the harvesting of beans ,and other crops, it was a gay throng of farmers and their wives from the 6th and 7th concessions of Tuckersmith, that gathered on Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Casey Wa' . There was, however, an under -cur- rent of sobnerness because the Hous- ton family were leaving the Commun- ity to reside in Egmondville. On behalf of their friends, ?1r. and Mrs. Houston were presented with a dainty chenille bedspread, Grant with ,a pair of gloves, and Isabel with a locket, the presentations being made by Mrs. McLachlan and Mrs. Gem- mell. The feeling of those present w',rs expressed in the following address: "Your decision to move to another sphere of service outside this neigh- borhood bas induced us 'to come to- gether tonight in one of those old- time rollicking gatherings in which mingled instruction, entertainmen' and a bit of gossip to all of which you made a worthwhile contribution. Having lived in this community prac- tically all your life, you have be- come a Bart of It and the severing of that connection brings to all of us, and especially to those who have knodvn you since childhood, a pang of regret. And while others may take your place on the farm, there will always be in our neighborhood activi- ties 'one vacant chair, but there will also be a lamp burning in the win- dow at all time welcoming your re- turn. Your latchstring was always out; your hospitality generous; and your help never denied to those in need. We shall miss your Scotch humor, Andrew, and the courteous refinetent of your wife. We . trust that these little- things which we pre- sent to you tonight will in future years bring recollections of trite friends and happy days, recollections that will often impel you to renew those old and cherished .friendships. And so since 'parting brings A bitten' sigh', 'tis au revoir and not gond-bye.'" Seaforth and District Ministerial Association met on Monday last at Northside United Church Parsonage. Rev. H. V. Workman, president for the past two years, presided over the election of officers, which resulted in the election of Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert as 'president, and Rev. R. H. Wil- liams as secretary -treasurer for the next term. A paper on "The Christian Doctrine of Immortality" was given by Rev. H. V. Workman, and was followed by much discussion by members present. Mrs . John Resident 41. in Her,'9 NEWS OF 0 The beautiful home of Dr Mid James Bell was the setting tor? the October meeting of the xlensafl Wo- men's Institute on Wednesday, Oct 10th. About fifty members and'Pests were present and enjoyed a most, de- lightful evening. Co -hostess tlt Mrs. Bell was Mrs. Harry Faber. Mrs. A. E. Munn, the president,, presided over the meeting, whidh - p ,. ened with the Ode, "0 Canada,' prayer and minutes read by the sec retdry-treasurer, Mrs. Fred Beer, re- porting on the overseas boxes, amt stated that the Institute will pack 26 boxes this week for Local boys over- seas. The roll call was, answered with suggestions for town improve- ment and many splendid Suggestions were offered. It was disclosed that the Girls' Dance Club has presented a cheque for $50.00. to the :Institute for . overseas boxes. Mrs. Gordon„ Schwalm was presented with a bank book- for -.her baby daughter, Patricia Rachael. A demonstration, "First .Aid To a Fainting Person," was ably given by, Mrs. Charles Forrest, with Mrs. A. W. Kerslake as the patient. Mrs. Faber, the guest speaker, gave a very interesting and informative ad- dress relative to her Work as nurse and superintendent of the •Grenfell , Mission at Labrador. Site told of many unusual experiences she had during her two years in the north, and spoke highly of the character. of the people of Labrador, and describ- : ed their ways of living, their courage, great poverty and many hardships, and displayed several samples of their clever handiwork. She also had some interesting pictures of Labra- dor and of:some of her patients, and Dr. Bell showed thesepictures on the screen while Mrs. Faber commented on them. Miss Irene O'Connor, who conducts the 'program, Women's Club of the Air on Station CKNX. Wingham,- pre-. sented a very interesting talk about her radio work, and how she origin- ated her program. Her talk was very much enjoyed. Contributing to the program were Mrs. Roy Bell and ,Mrs. R. Simpson in delightful readings; little Audrey Walsh sang, and Mrs. Maude Redden and Mrs. George Hess sang duets. Luncheon was served and Mrs. Kerslake gave a vote of thanks. Death of Mrs. John Johnston Mrs. John Johnston, highly respect- ed resident of Hensall, passed away at her home Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 10th, following .a few days' ill- ness from bronchial pneumonia; In her 95th year, and the eldest lady resident in Hensall, Mrs.' John- ston was the ,dormer Catherine Sol- dan, was born in Sebastapol, Perth County, April 7. 1851, and when nine years of 'age came to live with her parents in Huron County. She was married May 17, 1870, to her late hus- band, who predeceased her in '1927. Following their marriage they took up residence a mile and a half west of Hensall, and 38 years ago took up (Continued from Page 4) SIXTY-EIGHTH - ANNIVERSARY SERVICES of the NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH SE AFORTH unday, October 21st. • SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKEI=1 Rev. John Y. MacKinnon, M.A., Ph.D. of St. Andrew's Church, London. • MORNING SERVICE 11 A.M. .. SERMON—"Communicating Christianity" Dr. MacKinnon ANTHEM—"Who .Are These in Bright Array?" Shanks Soloists: Miss Ruth Cluff, E. C. Chamberlain ANTHEM—"The Prodigal Son" Unaccompanied EVENING SERVICE 7 P.M. SERMON—"Bringing Our World Together" Dr. MacKinnon ANTR- M—"Oh! How Amiable" Maunder Soloists: Miss Mabel Turnbull, J, A. Stewart ANTHEM—"Steal Away" (Spiritual) itnaceompani'ed s ' You are cordially invited to attend these special services. Rev. H. v. WORKMAN Mini>3ter Meo,. J. A, •Stewart Organist. J A. Stir ,0101t pee' 4 ii vii